The Malone Pioneers program was a college football team that represented Malone University. The team had 7 head coaches since its first recorded football game in 1993 until the program was discontinued after the 2018 season. The final head coach was Fred Thomas who took the position beginning with the 2015 season after serving as the assistant coach for the program in 2014. The university announced in February 2019 that it had voted to cancel the program after 26 seasons as a cost-cutting measure.
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Coaches No.NameTermGCOWOLOTO%CWCLCTC%PWPLCCsAwards1Joe Palmisano1993–199419991 — — — — — — — —2Mike Gravier1995–19984330121 — — — — — 2 1 —3Steve Saulnier1999–20013110210 — — — — — — — —4Dan Hanson2002–20054013270 — — — — — — — —5Mike Gardner2006–20094325180 — — — — 1 2 — KCAC Coach of the Year (2005)AFCA NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year (2003)AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year (2003)6Eric Hehman2010–20156311520541— — — — —7Fred Thomas2016–2018294250215— — — — —
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Dan Hanson
Coaching history
Assistant coaching positions Hanson first served as defensive coordinator at Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois. He later moved to Canton, Ohio to be the defensive coordinator at Malone College.Canton First Church of the Nazarene Staff directory
Malone University Hanson was promoted to become the fourth head coach for Malone. He held that position for four seasons, from 2002Akron Beacon Journal "MALONE AT GENEVA" October 11, 2003 until 2005, when he resigned for personal reasons.Football Scoop Daily Football Scoop December 30, 2005 His career coaching record at Malone was 13 wins, 27 losses, and 0 ties.College Football Data Warehouse Dan Hanson records by year This ranks him third at Malone in total wins and fourth at Malone in winning percentage. His conference record in the Mid-States Football Association was 5 wins and 21 losses during his tenure.Mid-States Football Association 2007 Media Guide
Hanson's inaugural 2002 season started out with three consecutive winsNorthern Kentucky News "Dirty work pays off for Thomas More" John Lachmann October 23, 2002 and a national ranking Akron Beacon Journal "BIG GAME IS EVEN BIGGER THIS TIME FOR PIONEERS, CAVALIERS, EACH IS UNBEATEN HEADING INTO SATURDAY'S SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TWO NATIONALLY RANKED STARK COUNTY TEAMS" October 3, 2002 but was answered with 3 consecutive losses. The team would win one more before finishing 2002 with a 4-6 record. Despite the losing record, Malone outscored their opponents 245 to 196.College Football Data Warehouse Malone College 2002 Football Results
Head coaching record
Playing History Before taking an assistant coach position at Olivet Nazarene University, Hanson played football for the school as an undergraduate while working on his bachelor's degree.Olivet Nazarene University News releases
Personal life After leaving coaching, Hanson took a position as the Administrative Pastor at Canton First Church of the Nazarene, where he now serves as lead pastor. Hanson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Olivet Nazarene University and also holds two master's degrees in religion and teaching. Hanson has also continued to be involved in the sport of American football through camps and youth involvement.Professional Kicking Services, Inc. "PKS Camper News and Outstanding Accomplishments"
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